Details & DIY 
DIY Plaid Ornaments(7)
Thinking about creating some homemade holiday ornaments? DIY ornaments really can be simple and these DIY plaid ornaments are proof. I love the green factor, turn something old into something new.
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas
If you are still undecided about your table decor, consider these relatively simple Thanksgiving centerpiece ideas. Three no fuss, modern Thanksgiving centerpieces.
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Spooky Frame Decor
I am always in favor of doing simple DIY projects that will add a punch of pizazz to a party. For Halloween, these spooky pictures frames are the perfect project. Line them up on a mantle, place them in a group of three on on your table or place them in your entry way.
It all starts with the perfect invitation
So, I decide to throw my husband a surprise sports themed birthday party. The only glitch was I had just about 3 weeks to fully plan and execute it. Yes… 3 weeks. Now, more miraculous feats have been accomplished (I am sure of it), but there was one snag — we were going on a [...]
DIY 4th of July Decor
Embarrassingly enough, I have been so busy that I hadn’t even thought of details for our intimate Fourth of July barbecue (hence the last minute patriotic dessert ideas). So today, I decided to look around the house for some inspiration and boy did I find it — RIBBON! I have about 50 yards of American [...]
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DIY favor bags: Snack Time!
Here is a sneak peek at some favors I whipped up today. These are for a high school graduation party– where everything will have a “school” feel. Think chalkboards, old yearbooks, etc. The event will be for all ages- so I thought cookies were perfect. From toddlers, to teens, to grandparents– who doesn’t love a [...]
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Type-it-out, A Vintage Guest Book Idea
Perhaps it is my love of vintage, or even love of the written word– but something about old typewriters, well makes me smile. I am loving the idea of using typewriters as an alternative to your traditional…
DIY Wedding Favor Bags
Want to save on costs but also send your wedding guests home with a sweet treat? How about trying these DIY favor bags? With minimal effort {and a fabulous FREE template}, you can create these thoughtful treat bags to give your guests.
Decorating with Paper Flowers
I love all things paper… but flowers? Yes, decorating with paper flowers is my new obsession. Just in time for spring and really whimsical looking. Here are a few paper flowers I…
Spring Place Setting Ideas: DIY Paper Placemats
We have kicked off a new column here on Thoughtfully Simple called DIY Hostess. Here we plan on sharing simple ways that you can make your party, evet, or wedding fabulous– but in a do-it-yourself fashion. Let’s kick it off with these DIY paper placemats!